At a Glance
Our Verdict
Best Prices Today: Google Nest Hub
( We’ve also compared Echo Show to the 10in Google Nest Hub Max coming in July 2019 .)
Pricing and availability
We’ll go into that in more detail below.
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What are the main design differences?
The 2018 Echo Show boasts huge improvements over its predecessor, including a larger 10.1in display and generally improved form factor that puts more of a focus on visuals, rather than audio. It’s a single slim plastic-and-material unit offset at an angle for optimal viewing from a tabletop, and is kept upright by an angular body on the rear.
There’s logic behind it, as Google wanted users to feel comfortable using it in the bedroom, but it also means that there is no support for any video calling services. This is an area where the Echo Show excels, as the built-in camera provides a quick and easy way to video chat with other Show owners, and soon, contacts on Skype too!
Could Google not have simply included a privacy slider that you can use to cover the camera when not in use?
Which has better features and specs?
It’s also worth considering which platforms your friends and family use; both offer the ability to connect with other devices, so make sure that you get an Alexa-powered device if your friends and family all use Alexa, and vice-versa.
One area where the Google Nest Hub excels is, unsurprisingly, YouTube. You can access a wealth of YouTube videos on the Google Nest Hub, allowing you to listen to the latest music or watch cooking videos while making dinner, and to help entice consumers, Google also offers six months of ad-free YouTube Premium free of charge to sweeten the deal.
There are other differences, of course, but those are the main features to consider. For a complete side-by-side breakdown of specs, take a look at the table below.
| Google Nest Hub | Amazon Echo Show (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Display | 7in display | 10.1in display |
| Colour Options | Sand, Aqua, Chalk, Charcoal | Black, White |
| Dimensions | 118 x 178.5 x 67.3mm | 246 x 174 x 107mm |
| Weight | 480g | 1755g |
| Speaker | 1x Full Range speaker | 2x 2in neodymium stereo drivers, passive bass radiator |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi (MIMO), Bluetooth |
| Free trials | Six-month YouTube Premium trial | None |
Verdict
Specs
Google Nest Hub: Specs
- Google Assistant
- 7in LCD touchscreen
- 2 far-field mics
- Light sensor
- Dual-band 11ac Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Full-range rear speaker
- 178x118x67mm
- 480g
- 15W
- Colours: Sand, Aqua, Chalk, Charcoal
Best Prices Today: Google Nest Hub
Author: Lewis Painter, Contributor, Tech Advisor
Lewis Painter was once a Tech Advisor Senior Staff Writer. He covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware.
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